Skip-the-line Book of Kells and Dublin Old Town Private Tour
Description
Choose one of our excellent tour options tailored to your needs and interests: 2-hour: Old Town & Book of Kells Book this tour to see the Books of Kells in the Old Library with skip-the-line tickets and discover other highlights of Dublin, such as Trinity College, Dublin Castle, and more. 3-hour: Old Town, Book of Kells & Transport This option includes a 1-hour round-trip transfer and a 2-hour walking tour of Dublin's Old Town with skip-the-line tickets to the Books of Kells exhibition in the Old Library. 4-hour: Old Town, Book of Kells & Christ Church Cathedral Book this tour to see the Books of Kells in the Old Library and the Christ Church Cathedral with skip-the-line tickets and discover more highlights of Dublin, such as St Patrick's 5-hour: Old Town, Book of Kells, Christ Church Cathedral & Transport This option includes a 1-hour round-trip transfer and a 4-hour walking tour of Dublin's Old Town, the Books of Kells, Old Library and Christ Church Cathedral.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Meet your guide next to the Molly Malone Statue (outside St. Andrew's Church), Suffolk St, Dublin 2, D02 KX03, Ireland
private tour to the Book of Kells and Old Library at Trinity College in Dublin. Your Private Guide will meet you next to the legendary Molly Malone Statue and take you to the college campus, where each corner tells fascinating stories about notable people who had attended this renowned institution. You'll enjoy priority access with our skip-the-line timed tickets, allowing you to leisoursly explore the university’s Old Library with the Book of Kells Exhibition, the Immersive Digital Exhibition and Gift Shop. The Old Library's iconic Long Room is filled with the nostalgic smell of old paper and wood. It houses a collection of 200,000 old books, including the 9th century manuscript that documents the four Gospels of the life of Jesus Christ, known as the Book of Kells. It’s a very rare treasure that you won't see anywhere else! In addition to this unforgettable experience, you explore the Old Town
See highlights such as the Irish Houses of Parliament, Irish Whiskey Museum and the old St Andrew's Church, bringing you closer to Dublin's history and heritage.
Visit the Christ Church Cathedral and the Book of Kells Exhibition at the Old Library. This is your chance to dive deeper into the medieaval history of Dublin, as Christ Church Cathedral is one of the city's oldest buildings. Our fast track tickets allow you to skip the line at the ticket office and access the Cathedral and its secret Crypts with a history as old as the Viking Age. In addition, you'll also explore iconic sights such as Dublin Castle, City Hall and St Patrick's Cathedal - the national church of Ireland. Don't miss out on these highlights!
1-hour transport and an extended 4-hour walking tour of Dublin's Old Town with skip-the-line tickets to the Book of Kells Exhibition, Old Library and the Christ Church Cathedral. Book in advance to save time and money, and enjoy the comfort of private car transfers. Simply provide the address of your hotel or accommodation when booking, and we'll make all the arrangements for your unforgettable experience.
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Private car transfers with pickup and drop-off at your accommodation
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Check your email the day before the tour for important information from Rosotravel.
- The itinerary depends on the selected option.
- Tickets to the Book of Kells are timed. You will skip the line at the ticket office, but not at the entrance and security checks. The exhibition is located in the Old Library at Trinity College, where guiding is restricted, especially during the ongoing renovations.
- Tickets to Christ Church Cathedral and Crypts allow you to skip the ticket line. Entry during masses and special events is restricted.
- The 3- and 4-hour options include an estimated 1-hour round-trip transfer from your accommodation, depending on the distance and traffic. We will arrange a standard car (sedan) for 1-4 people, or a van for groups of 5+. Booking a 5-people tour ensures a larger vehicle for your comfort.
- 2-hour tour: for the best experience, group size is limited to 1-25 guests per guide.
- 4-hour tour: due to the cathedral's policy, 1 licensed guide can lead a group of 1-20 people.
Reviews(7)
I gave it 3 stars because they were responsive, unfortunately I did not go on this tour because it was overbooked and no tickets were available. I was upset because I was in Ireland for 24hours and this was a "must" however it didn't work out that way. I got a refund, which ultimately was the most important, so thank you!
Dear jonelleg814, Thank you for your feedback. We sincerely regret that you were unable to join the tour, especially given your limited time in Ireland and the importance of this experience to your trip. We understand your disappointment and appreciate your recognition of our team's efforts to resolve the issue promptly with a full refund. We wish you had been able to enjoy the experience as planned and thank you for your understanding. Regards, Rosotravel Team
John the tour guide was worth every penny and because he was a private guide it was a lot of Pennie’s. I would recommend the experience with him for sure!!
Having a private tour guide for Book of Kells was fabulous. And Dave was a great tour guide! Highly recommend!
Thank you, Karen, for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that having a private guide made your Book of Kells experience so special, and that Dave’s guidance made it even more enjoyable. Your recommendation means a lot — we’d be happy to welcome you again!
It was a great experience. I learned so much from my guide! I was able to discuss topics I wanted and focus on specific areas. Would recommend to those in small groups or even solo.
Dear Client, Thank you for your positive feedback. We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our tour and the time spent with our guide. We hope that you will use our services again in the future. We look forward to welcoming you back on another tour! Best regards. Rosotravel Team
Absolutely loved the library. Very thorough and informative exhibit on the Book of Kells. To be in a place surrounded by books that old is special.
Dear Client, Thank you for your positive feedback. We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our tour and had a great experience with us. We hope that you will use our services again in the future. We look forward to welcoming you back on another tour! Best regards. Rosotravel Team
Our guide was Dave Kavanagh: I cannot praise the quality of the tour enough. Although getting the tickets has been challenging, he has managed to obtain those. We got a full detailed tour of the city, Christchurch and StPatrick’s cathedrals, Trinity college, the book of Kells and Sweney’s apothecary shop for the final touch. As we are avid readers of Joyce and are a family of academics, the tour was funny and tasteful, thorough and… well … perfect! Highly recommended, especially if you get lucky to have Dave as a tour guide. Thank you from all of us.
While the Book of Kells self-guided tour was good, it was a bit disappointing, perhaps because of my expectations. There were too many people at one time, making it difficult to thoroughly read and digest displays. I had also expected to see more of the Book itself, though I now see that that isn't possible without destroying it. However, we loved our guide, Ben, who then took us on a walking tour of the area surrounding the Temple College campus. He was very knowledgeable, answering all of the questions my group threw at him and providing interesting history and facts. Thank you, Ben! You made our day!!
